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Baccharis sarothroides (Broom baccharis)
1 hour care
per year
per year
3m
Max height
Max height
3m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Baccharis sarothroides
Other names
Broom baccharis, Desert broom, Desertbroom, Greasewood , Rosin-bush, Groundsel
Genus
Baccharis Baccharis
Species
B. sarothroides - B. sarothroides is a tender, upright, deciduous shrub with bright green stems bearing few linear to lance-shaped leaves and panicles of small, cream to pale brown flowers in summer. Flowers are followed by fluffy, white seeds on female plants.
Baccharis sarothroides is: Evergreen
Habit
Upright
Toxicity
The fruit can cause stomach upset if eaten
Flower
Pale-brown, Cream in Summer
Foliage
Light green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or 4.
Propagation
Tends to self-seed readily in ideal conditions.
Propagation methods
Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Baccharis sarothroides (Broom baccharis) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Hedging/Screens, Ground Cover, Drought Tolerant, Cottage/Informal, Coastal, Banks and Slopes, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun. Tolerates drought, heat, and strong winds. Loses leaves in summer. Best in Sunset zones 10-13.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Baccharis sarothroides
Other names
Broom baccharis, Desert broom, Desertbroom, Greasewood , Rosin-bush, Groundsel
Genus
Baccharis Baccharis
Species
B. sarothroides - B. sarothroides is a tender, upright, deciduous shrub with bright green stems bearing few linear to lance-shaped leaves and panicles of small, cream to pale brown flowers in summer. Flowers are followed by fluffy, white seeds on female plants.
Native to
Southwestern United States
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Upright
Toxicity
The fruit can cause stomach upset if eaten
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Colour
Flower
Pale-brown, Cream in Summer
Foliage
Light green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or 4.
Propagation
Tends to self-seed readily in ideal conditions.
Propagation methods
Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Baccharis sarothroides (Broom baccharis) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Hedging/Screens, Ground Cover, Drought Tolerant, Cottage/Informal, Coastal, Banks and Slopes, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun. Tolerates drought, heat, and strong winds. Loses leaves in summer. Best in Sunset zones 10-13.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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